Contributions from the College of Education Alumni and Friends have made it possible to award a number of $1,000 scholarships to deserving undergraduate and graduate students for each academic year. These awards are based on the following criteria:

Academic performance

Financial need

Leadership and contributions to the field of education orcommitment to potential leadership in the field of education

Encouragement of a diverse and multicultural community

Scholarship applications may be completed online application, using the link provided below. Please make sure that the teacher/counselor/faculty member completes the online recommendation form below. Your scholarship application will not be reviewed unless a completed teacher/counselor/faculty recommendation has been received.

Alumni Board Scholarship Application (applications will not be accepted for the 2017-2018 academic year)

There are many scholarship opportunities available to education majors.

The National Scholarships Office website The Office of Undergraduate Studies, National Scholarships Office is committed to helping students of the University of Maryland identify, apply for, and win national scholarships and fellowships in their pursuit of higher education. This website is designed to assist students with identifying opportunities that match their need, research for a specific field of study, offer information about eligibility and deadlines, and provide information to help create a winning application. Check it out!

National SMART Grant Program The National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant program established by the federal government. These grants are ideal for Secondary Science, Math, and Foreign Language Education majors.

University of Maryland Financial Aid OfficeThe Office of Student Financial Aid (located in the Lee Building) has information about merit-based and need-based scholarships, loans, and other financial aid options. Please contact that office for more information about your specific needs and opportunities.

U.S. Department of EducationThe federal government provides many different types of financial aid, including grants, loans, and other programs, especially for those considering teaching as a profession.